Zephyranthes candida
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid intense reflected heat and harsh western exposure.
Water: Water regularly during active growth, keeping soil lightly moist but never soggy. Allow the surface to dry slightly between waterings; reduce watering during winter dormancy.
Soil: Well-drained soil amended with compost; tolerates sandy or loamy soil. Improve drainage in heavy desert soils.
Mature size: 6–12 inches tall and wide per clump; gradually spreads into larger colonies.
Bloom: Flowers in flushes from summer into fall, often following monsoon rains or thorough watering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen to semi-evergreen in mild conditions; may lose foliage during cold weather or extended drought.
Growth rate: Moderate with adequate moisture; slower under dry conditions.